'Abstract Concrete is another big step for UK underground heavyweight Charles Hayward (This Heat, Camberwell Now), joined by some of the most exciting and forward-thinking young London players from a diversity of European underground and experimental scenes: Agathe Max, Roberto Sassi, Yoni Silver & Otto Willberg.'

Charles Hayward's music is unique, innovative and ultra charismatic. A titan of English underground music, big influence to many and part of what makes our musical landscape so culturally rich. Honestly can't think of anything comparable.

Abstract Concrete follows a continuum of such melodic art school innovators as The Kinks, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt and Penguin Cafe Orchestra, as well as Hayward’s own experimental post punk past, all the while nodding to a childhood spent listening to folk and pop'. 

MESS ESQUE (Australia) via Drag City

Mick Turner of Dirty Three and the mighty Tren Brothers (not to mention myriad side projects and solo work). No one plays like Mick. He makes it seem so simple, like one guitar could be the perfect accompaniment for anything at all. So much texture allowing simple and bold ideas to surface and blow your mind. Not much music can move you like this - beautiful, restful and such an air of expansiveness it can be breathtaking. Mess Esque starts here but in a more traditional infrastructure. Languid & dreamy poppy soundscapes to leave your mind to.

Age: All Ages

Price: £14

Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/656053

Gecko is a singer-storyteller based in South London. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From deep time to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to Duolingo streaks. He tours in support of his new album ‘The Big Picture’ recorded with Shuta Shinoda (Ghostpoet, Hot Chip). Gecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, the Edinburgh Fringe & the BAFTA winning Sky Arts TV show ‘Life & Rhymes’. Gecko’s songs have caused a stir on TikTok & Instagram receiving millions of views and hardly any mean comments. ‘He’s a work of art’ Benjamin Zephaniah ‘Playful but also emotionally piercing’ Clash Magazine ‘It’s a beautiful, warm, melodic, human record where tiny things become huge.’ The Morning Star ‘Vibrant and life affirming’ EARMILK ‘Witty lyricism, vibrant character building and a heartfelt reflection of life and fantasy’ Noctis Magazine.

Age: 11+

Price: From £6.13

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gecko-in-nottingham-tickets-1301926149159?aff=oddtdtcreator